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Blackstone Mexican Street Corn is a quick, flavorful side that comes together easily. I love traditional corn on the cob, but this skillet-style version is just as tasty and much simpler to prepare and serve—perfect for Taco Tuesday or any casual dinner. Using canned whole kernel corn makes this recipe fast and accessible. If you’re … Read more

My quasi-vacation begins now, and I couldn’t be more excited. I wrapped up my final class of 2018, scheduled my last blog post for next week, and I’m nearly packed to head to New York with my family for Christmas. I call it a “sort-of vacation” because I’m deep into prep for my next book, … Read more

Healthy Chicken Stir Fry is a quick, colorful weeknight meal that’s full of flavor. This classic Chinese technique uses high heat and just a touch of oil to produce crisp vegetables, tender chicken and a light savory sauce — perfect for anyone watching calories or following Weight Watchers. You get a satisfying skillet of crisp … Read more

This roasted vegetable salad with barley is an ideal vegan meal-prep option. Topped with a creamy maple-tahini dressing, it’s a light, nourishing dish that’s satisfying on its own or packed for lunches. I hadn’t planned to cook another grain after trying farro and pearl couscous, but barley quickly earned a place in my rotation. It’s … Read more

This caramel apple cake captures everything I love about fall: a tender, spice-scented cake studded with apples, a nutty browned-butter frosting and a ribbon of rich caramel. It’s an easy snack cake that’s ideal for sharing or keeping all to yourself. Growing up in rural Oregon, fall meant ripe apples, plums and apricots — and … Read more

This easy focaccia bread recipe is a favorite in my kitchen. My mom made it for years when I was a child, and now my family enjoys it just as much. Focaccia is an Italian flatbread known for its characteristic dimples: crisp outside, tender and airy inside, typically finished with olive oil, coarse salt, and … Read more

This cracker candy, often called “crack candy,” is an easy, festive treat perfect for Mardi Gras. It captures the flavors and colors of a king cake and makes a delicious snack throughout Carnival season. Cracker Candy is a simple toffee bark built on a layer of saltine crackers. The combination of sweet toffee, cinnamon, white … Read more

These pumpkin bars are tender, moist, and decadently soft. Topped with a fluffy cream cheese frosting, a single bite brings all the comforting flavors of fall. Simple to prepare, they quickly become a favorite every autumn and winter. Why this recipe works This recipe is inspired by Paula Deen’s pumpkin bars. In testing, we reduced … Read more

An epicurean adventure to: The United Kingdom Take a sweet trip down memory lane with this classic Jam and Coconut sponge cake. If you grew up in 1980s Britain, this nostalgic traybake will bring back memories of school dinners served by the kindly, no-nonsense dinner ladies. This easy Jam and Coconut sponge yields a feather-light, … Read more